Polish · Family & People
przyjaciel
friend (m)
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
A close male friend; a person one has a deep mutual bond with.
Example
Mój przyjaciel mieszka w Krakowie.
My friend lives in Krakow.
Etymology
'Przyjaciel' originates from the Old Polish 'przyjaciel', meaning a close friend, and is rooted in the Proto-Slavic *prijateljь, indicating a relation based on friendship.
How & Where It’s Used
'Przyjaciel' is predominantly used in informal settings, often in spoken conversation. This term is widely understood and used across Poland.